
Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than eight years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.
Cale has published hundreds of reviews on Windows Central, and he has a clear understanding of what separates worthwhile products from those that are best avoided.
This allows him to efficiently curate buying guides and product advice, giving readers a no-nonsense look at the options that will best suit their needs.
When he isn’t in his office writing, tinkering with tech, or gaming, Cale enjoys playing acoustic guitar (he’s a sucker for Bluegrass music), reading novels, tending the garden, and providing his two cats some much-needed attention.
Latest articles by Cale Hunt

Be sure to nab Microsoft's limited-edition 50th anniversary wallpapers
By Cale Hunt published
Microsoft @ 50 Microsoft turns 50 today, April 4, and part of the celebration includes new limited-edition wallpapers created by Microsoft designers and creators. Here's how to get them.

These NVIDIA RTX 5000 GPUs are available exclusively for Prime members
By Cale Hunt published
Hardware It's been hard to find NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs ever since they launched, but Amazon's move will at least make shopping easier for Prime members.

NVIDIA's RTX 5090 laptops are a terrible value. Here's why.
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops Thinking about blowing all your money on a new laptop with NVIDIA's RTX 5090 mobile GPU inside? I'm here to tell you why that's worth reconsidering.

The best All-in-One (AIO) PCs in 2025
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC All-in-One PCs range greatly in terms of price and quality. I've collected the best of the best right here, including those we've favorably reviewed.

The best Core i9 laptops in 2025
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Intel's Core i9 and Core Ultra 9 CPUs are among the industry's most powerful processors, and the laptops that feature them are phenomenal. These are our favorites that we've tested and reviewed.

The best 5G Windows laptops with LTE support in 2025
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops Windows laptops with 5G can keep you connected just about anywhere, even when you're outside of Wi-Fi range. They're perfect for professionals in all fields.

The most legendary business laptop is now 40% off
By Cale Hunt published
Deals When it comes to premium business laptops, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon is easily one of the best. Lenovo's Spring sale has slashed costs significantly, making it more desirable than ever.

LG heard you love TV, so it put one in its new OLED gaming monitors
By Cale Hunt published
Monitors LG just announced three new ultrawide OLED gaming monitors with webOS smart TV built right in. They're available to buy now, but you'd best bring a fat wallet.

These great laptops all have at least 32GB of RAM
By Cale Hunt, Zac Bowden last updated
Laptops Not everyone needs 32GB of RAM in their laptop, but if you’re focusing on creative apps or other intense multitasking jobs, it will make a big difference.

Lenovo's $449 convertible has 13+ hours of battery life
By Cale Hunt published
Deals Laptop prices are expected to rise in the coming weeks, and it might be wise to pick something up before you're priced out of the market. Lenovo's Yoga 7 2-in-1 is the perfect answer.

Don't buy NVIDIA's most powerful laptops until you read this
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs have entered laptops, and they're now available to buy. However, mobile RTX 5090 performance isn't nearly as high as I was expecting.

Why you might want to buy a new laptop sooner rather than later
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops Tariffs proposed and already in place are driving up the cost of tech, including laptops. Here's why you might want to invest before more tariffs arrive.

Intel's AI Assistant wants to help you beat tough games
By Cale Hunt published
Laptops Intel showed off some new details regarding its Core Ultra H and HX mobile chips, including an AI Assistant that makes use of an NPU to boost performance and help with difficult games.

Check out the best laptops for Microsoft Flight Simulator
By Cale Hunt, Ben Wilson last updated
Laptops Take to the virtual skies wherever you are with a gaming laptop capable of efficiently running Microsoft Flight Simulator without issue.

I want to know what GPU you're using and why!
By Cale Hunt published
Community Our new comments section is the perfect place to be heard, and I want to get an idea of what sort of GPUs our readers are using and why.

NVIDIA's new AI gaming tool is off to a rough start
By Cale Hunt published
PC NVIDIA launched a new AI tool built into its official desktop app, and the results after trying it out are less than impressive. Here's what you need to know.

NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti launch strategy is concerning
By Cale Hunt published
PC NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti launches in April at the same time as reviews go live. Will it be another disaster, or is NVIDIA extra confident this time around?

A laptop with a great webcam makes a huge difference in Zoom
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conference and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops won't disappoint.

You don't have to spend a lot to get a quality desktop computer
By Cale Hunt last updated
PC Desktop computers aren't known for being cheap, but there are affordable options that pack a punch. My top picks will help you find your next budget PC.

Looking back at Windows Mixed Reality, the VR we hardly knew
By Cale Hunt published
Microsoft @ 50 Windows Mixed Reality didn't make it to its 10th anniversary, but it made a significant splash in the VR world during its limited run.

Out of all the PCs we've tested, these are our favorite AI laptops
By Cale Hunt last updated
Laptops We've been busy testing the latest and greatest AI hardware from all of the major brands. I've pulled the best-tested AI PCs to help you pick a winner, with some honorable mentions in tow.

AMD's Ryzen 5 drops to $76 for a limited time
By Cale Hunt published
Deals AMD's desktop CPUs last a long time, and despite the Ryzen 5 5500 launching in 2022, it remains a solid option for 1080p gamers. This deal has it down to $76.

Age of Empires 2 is about to get its biggest update ever
By Cale Hunt published
Gaming It's been 26 years since Age of Empires 2 originally launched, and the remastered version is stronger than ever. Need proof? Just check out this "sneak peek."
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